Still investigating and intrigued

ziegl027 · 06-22-2009, 01:17 PM

I'm Laura, been intrigued by e-readers for a number of years now. Since it's looking like they are getting more mainstream via the Kindle, I'm sniffing around a little more seriously. I'll look in the "which one" thread a little more seriously as I get the chance, but if anyone can give some quickie advice I'd appreciate it!
I'm a veterinary professor and fiber arts hobbyist. The big draws for me in an e-reader would be PDF's of journal articles and knitting patterns. I was very encouraged by the large-format Kindle with native PDF recognition. But. I want to be able to highlight and take small margin notes. And being able to zoom is pretty vital for some of the detailed knitting charts I might look at.

So, is there an easy, *free* way to convert the PDF's to something that Kindle can deal with better for those functions? Or is there another brand of large-format reader that is better with PDF's? Or will I just have to wait until Amazon and Adobe get their acts together and come out with better cross-compatibility?

MickeyC · 06-22-2009, 01:39 PM

Hi Laura and welcome to MobileRead. I've got a Sony 505 and like it a lot. But kindle owners will log on shortly and give you good advice.

Verencat · 06-22-2009, 01:52 PM

Hi Laura and welcome to Mobile Read! As Cassidym said, some passionate Kindle owner will probably come over soon to answer your questions!

desertgrandma · 06-22-2009, 01:55 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, ziegl027

Elfwreck · 06-22-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ziegl027

So, is there an easy, *free* way to convert the PDF's to something that Kindle can deal with better for those functions?

Sort of. It depends on the PDF itself, and whether it's DRM'd or locked. Unlocked, non-DRM'd PDFs can be converted to Word or HTML files, which can be easily converted to Kindle or other e-reading device formats.

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Or is there another brand of large-format reader that is better with PDF's?

The good news: yes, there is. The iRex Digital Reader does much better with PDFs.
The bad news: it makes the Kindle DX look cheap.

You might look at the Sony PRS-700, which has a 6" screen, but comes with PDF zoom support, and allows annotations. I'd suggesting finding one to try, because many people complain of screen glare. (I don't have a 700, so I don't know the details of its PDF support.)

kazbates · 06-22-2009, 07:47 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, Laura!!

I have a Sony 700 and absolutely love it! One of the best things about MobileRead is the information contained in the various forums. There is also a Wiki that has information about the readers that are currently available and would be a good place to do some comparisons.

Good luck and enjoy your time here at MR.

GraceKrispy · 06-23-2009, 03:05 AM

Welcome to the forum! I don't have the answers you're seeking, but be sure to post in the kindle forum as well for additional feedback from kindle owners.

I love my 505

06-22-2009, 01:17 PM	#1
ziegl027 Addict Posts: 264 Karma: 764 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minnesota Device: Sony Touch, Kindle DXG	Still investigating and intrigued I'm Laura, been intrigued by e-readers for a number of years now. Since it's looking like they are getting more mainstream via the Kindle, I'm sniffing around a little more seriously. I'll look in the "which one" thread a little more seriously as I get the chance, but if anyone can give some quickie advice I'd appreciate it! I'm a veterinary professor and fiber arts hobbyist. The big draws for me in an e-reader would be PDF's of journal articles and knitting patterns. I was very encouraged by the large-format Kindle with native PDF recognition. But. I want to be able to highlight and take small margin notes. And being able to zoom is pretty vital for some of the detailed knitting charts I might look at. So, is there an easy, free way to convert the PDF's to something that Kindle can deal with better for those functions? Or is there another brand of large-format reader that is better with PDF's? Or will I just have to wait until Amazon and Adobe get their acts together and come out with better cross-compatibility?

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desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, ziegl027

06-22-2009, 07:47 PM	#6
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	Welcome to MobileRead, Laura!! I have a Sony 700 and absolutely love it! One of the best things about MobileRead is the information contained in the various forums. There is also a Wiki that has information about the readers that are currently available and would be a good place to do some comparisons. Good luck and enjoy your time here at MR.

06-23-2009, 03:05 AM	#7
GraceKrispy It's Dr. Penguin now! Posts: 3,909 Karma: 4705733 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: (USA) Device: iPad mini, Samsung Note 3, Sony PRS-650 (rarely used now)	Welcome to the forum! I don't have the answers you're seeking, but be sure to post in the kindle forum as well for additional feedback from kindle owners. I love my 505

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